Lawns have long been a primary feature of residential landscapes in the United States.
However, as population growth in urban areas continues to rise, water conservation is …

Inadequate turfgrass irrigation management poses a significant challenge, resulting in
considerable water loss through runoff and the transport of contaminants, ultimately …

Wetting agents have been widely used in the turf industry for ameliorating hydrophobic soil
conditions and improving water use efficiency. However, limited information is available …

Given the rapid pace of urbanization and resulting pressures on water supplies in many
regions, landscape water conservation has become increasingly important for many …

Prediction of effective rainfall, rainfall which contributes to the plant available water content,
for lawns remains a challenge despite its critical role in accurately estimating a soil water …

Proper management of turfgrass systems is critical for reducing the risk of nutrient loss and
protecting urban surface waters. In the southern United States, irrigation can be the most …

Concern exists over the potential loss of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in runoff from
newly established and fertilized lawns. Nutrient losses can be higher from turf when shoot …

Nitrogen exports from landscapes can contribute to the eutrophication of surface waters. The
most common form of N studied in prior runoff research has been nitrate, although …